접근

jeopgeun
nounIntermediate
general

The act of approaching or gaining access to something, either physically or virtually.

이 웹사이트는 접근이 제한되어 있습니다.

This website has restricted access.

접근 권한이 있으면 이 파일을 열 수 있습니다.

If you have access rights, you can open this file.

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Can refer to physical access (e.g., entering a building) or digital access (e.g., logging into a system).

💻Technology
technical

In computing, the ability to read, write, or execute data or resources in a system.

데이터베이스에 접근하려면 비밀번호를 입력해야 합니다.

You need to enter a password to access the database.

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Often used in IT contexts to describe permissions or security levels.

Collocations

접근 권한access rights접근 제한access restriction접근 가능accessible

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Related Phrases

접근성phrase
accessibility
접근 방식phrase
access method

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. General Use

In IT contexts, '접근' often refers to permissions or security levels, while in general use, it simply means 'access'.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use '접근' in formal or technical contexts. For casual speech, '들어가다' (to enter) may be more natural.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Korean roots 접 (接, 'to connect') and 근 (近, 'near'), literally meaning 'to come near' or 'to connect to'.

📝Usage Notes

In formal contexts, often used in technical or administrative settings. In informal speech, may refer to gaining entry to a place or system.

Word Breakdown

to connect
root
+
near
root
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